Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2017

Based on a three-year study of toxic and environmentally relevant pollutants from gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines, Swiss researchers have concluded that some GDI engines emit just as many soot particles as unfiltered diesel cars did in the past. Further, the GDI particles carry numerous carcinogenic substances. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 25, 2019

After a steady decline from 2010 to 2016, by almost 22 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (g CO 2 /km), average emissions from new passenger cars increased in 2017 by 0.4 The market share of gasoline vehicles also increased, constituting 3.6% g CO 2 /km) are now very close to those of gasoline cars (123.4 g CO 2 /km.

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MARCH 15, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2016

A US-wide county-level study comparing lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from several light-duty passenger gasoline and plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) has found that PEVs can have larger or smaller carbon footprints than gasoline vehicles depending on regional factors and the specific vehicle models being compared.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2011

The new Obama Administration proposal to increase fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks to an average 54.5 The new Obama Administration proposal to increase fuel efficiency standards for cars and light trucks to an average 54.5 mpg by 2016).

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MARCH 7, 2013

Within his talk about the need for a US energy policy at the IHS CERAWeek 2013 energy conference in Houston, GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson outlined some highlights of the company’s fuel economy plan through the 2016 model year. More efficient gasoline engines. The death of the V-8 has been greatly exaggerated, Akerson said.

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JUNE 27, 2020

After a steady decline from 2010 to 2016 of almost 22 grams of CO 2 per kilometer (g CO 2 /km), average emissions from new passenger cars increased in 2017 and in 2018 (by 2.8 Gasoline cars were the most sold passenger vehicles, constituting 59% of all new registrations (and 63% including hybrid electric vehicles (HEV)).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2017

For light duty freight vehicles (LDVs), the corresponding milestones would be reached in 2026 and 2040, respectively, according to the same optimistic policy scenario. The trend scenario is essentially an extrapolation of the changes in market shares observed between 2010 and 2015. Fridstrøm (2017). Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to begin developing new standards for greenhouse gases and fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for the 2017-2025 model years. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2017

In 2009, the ARB approved the LCFS regulation to reduce the carbon intensity (CI) of transportation fuel used in California by at least 10% by 2020 from a 2010 baseline. In 2015, the Board re-adopted the LCFS to address procedural issues, which began implementation on 1 January 2016. earlier post ); and a slight reduction in NO x.

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Standards Fuel California Carbon 186

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NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Across its life cycle, a typical electric car in Europe produces fewer greenhouse gases and air pollutants compared with its gasoline or diesel equivalent, according to the report. This was the first time the average emissions increased since the monitoring started in 2010. g CO 2 /km) since 2012. of all new registrations in the EU.

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JUNE 7, 2017

A new study by researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder projects the emission impacts of the widespread introduction of inexpensive and efficient electric vehicles into the US light duty vehicle (LDV) sector. Among their findings: Gasoline vehicles dominate in the BAU scenario for the entire time horizon.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2009

Additionally, suggested one of the speakers, advanced SIDI (spark-ignited, direct-injection) engines can take light-duty market share back from diesels in Europe based on the same trends. California’s current LEV II emission standards run through 2010. SULEV/Tier 2 Bin 2 is the target. smog and particulates. Paul Whitaker.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2016

The upside of gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines is widely seen as being improved fuel economy coupled with an increase in specific power (especially with turbocharging), enabling significant downsizing. The authors also explored the trade-offs between the fuel penalty of using a gasoline particulate filter and BC reduction efficiency.

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Climate Engine Carbon Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2011

For purposes of the new HD National Program, the heavy-duty fleet incorporates all on-road vehicles rated at a gross vehicle weight at or above 8,500 pounds, and the engines that power them, except those covered by the current GHG emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards for model year 2012-2016 passenger vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

A new economic analysis in an issue brief from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is recommending that the Obama Administration set a fleet-wide car and light truck fuel economy standard of 60 mpg (3.92 The Obama Administration will release a Notice of Intent for 2017-2025 light duty fuel economy standards on 30 September.

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MPG Standards America Fuel Economy 225

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

miles per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE), which equates to 4.51 Accessory loads contribute to the overall range capability, as more than 50% of “system on” time is spent at a speed of 0 mph where lighting and HVAC loads are still required. kWh per mile on the service route, which equated to 17.48 miles per DGE. Background.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2010

For purposes of the proposed rulemaking, the heavy-duty fleet incorporates all on-road vehicles rated at a gross vehicle weight at or above 8,500 pounds, and the engines that power them, except those covered by the current GHG emissions and Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards for model years 2012-2016. EPA Emissions Standards. (g

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Among the transportation-related updates going into AEO2011, the EIA increased the limit for blending ethanol into gasoline for approved vehicles from 10% to 15%, as a result of the waiver granted by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in October 2010. Energy consumption for light-duty vehicles grows from 16.7

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MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. liter gasoline engine, the 2.0 Top) 2016 XC90.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 3, 2014

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final greenhouse gas (GHG) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) construction permit to Natgasoline LLC to construct a new motor-grade gasoline production facility in Texas that uses natural gas as feedstock (gas-to-gasoline, or GtG). MTG process flow. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2017

Stemming from a major project partially funded with a $9-million grant from the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) to develop an opposed-piston two-stroke gasoline compression ignition engine (OPGCI) ( earlier post ), Achates Power announced it is developing a 2.7-liter, liter, 3-cylinder (i.e., The new Achates Power 2.7-liter

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

They have developed 2-methyl alkane mechanisms up to C 20 — branched iso-alkanes are significant components in gasoline and diesel fuels—bringing them up to about 7,900 species with some 27,000 reactions. The 2016 target is 250 g/mi. Daniel Flowers e t.

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Fuel Building Engine California 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

The 2010 NRC study, conducted under contract to. base case assumes a continuation of the fuel economy increase from the 2010 to 2016 regulation. CAR then forecasts the US market for light vehicles, the US production of such vehicles and. per gallon gasoline. per gallon gasoline. 51 mpg, by the year 2025.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

With CAFE’s renewed emphasis on fuel economy, from 26 mpg in 2010 to 35.5 mpg in 2016, GM’s short term answer is to get greater mileage out of existing gasoline engine technologies. Ecotec VVT I-4 will have E85 versions, starting in 2010. Direct injection will be available on 13 models in 2010. Earlier post.).

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MAY 13, 2010

Industrial sources will not enter the program until 2016. Prior to 2016, allowance value is dedicated to offset electricity and natural gas rate increases for industrial rate-payers and to improve energy efficiency in manufacturing to keep power bills down in the future. 2010 US Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report.

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Gas-Electric Climate Gas Energy 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2014

Its hybrid drive system consists of a 115 kW / 156 PS gasoline direct-injection engine with turbocharging (1.4 All instruments were implemented virtually by software; only safety-related indicator lights are executed in hardware. The brightness of the display is automatically adapted to the ambient light. Plug-in hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6 L/100km) in model year 2025.

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Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2012

NREL also found that these early fuel cell vehicles achieved more than twice the efficiency of today’s gasoline vehicles. 3/gallon gasoline equivalent (gge) hydrogen production cost (based on volume production). 1 kg hydrogen is approximately equal to the energy contained in a gallon of gasoline, or gallon gasoline equivalent (gge).

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 4, 2009

GM may be in bankruptcy but remains unwavering in its commitment to have the Volt in some showrooms by November 2010. The plan calls for 39 mpg for cars and 30 mpg for light trucks and SUVs by 2016; no automaker lawsuits; and California subscribes to the national program through 2016.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 6, 2010

Many things in your life haven’t changed since 2010 but one thing certainly has: You won’t need to buy gas in order to drive. Passenger vehicles and light trucks were responsible for 74 percent of these transportation emissions that, as part of the overall PlaNYC effort, “would be reduced by 44 percent by 2030.&#.

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MARCH 18, 2013

Projected rates of fuel consumption improvement under different scenarios relative to past experience and the 2016 and 2025 CAFE standards. Source: NRC. Click to enlarge. Summary of the findings of potential reductions of petroleum use (left) and GHG (right) under a series of scenarios. Horizontal bars mark the respective reduction targets.

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APRIL 3, 2014

The report follows a 2010 Research Council report the findings and recommendations of which informed the “Phase I Rule” on fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles issued jointly by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and US Environmental Protection Agency. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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EV Match

AUGUST 12, 2021

Based on findings from a recent report led by the Climate Group and SYSTEMIQ Ltd, businesses and governments around the world can switch their bus and light-duty fleets to electric by 2030, delivering transformational benefits for our climate, health, and infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

As part of an aggressive deployment strategy for improving fuel efficiency across its product line-up in the near-to medium-term, Ford will offer its first-generation turbocharged, gasoline direct-injection EcoBoost engines ( earlier post ) in 90% of its product lineup by 2013. —Dan Kapp. The next application will be offered as a 2.0L

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MAY 18, 2021

Oge led the team that authored the 2010-2025 Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards, and described the process in her 2016 book, Driving the Future. Under President Obama, we set the first set of standards [for model years] 2012 to 2016, and the second set for 2017 to 2025.

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